There are 3 ways to get from Encinitas to Ocotillo Wells by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old TownCoaster
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Yaqui Pass & Deep Dell Tr891
5h 25m$52–86Drive 88.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to Ocotillo Wells88.5 mi
2h 5m$17–24Line 308 bus, line 371 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Plaza St & Highway 101 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13308
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 15 to Day St & Main St371
- Take the bus from Day St & Main St to Yaqui Pass & Deep Dell Tr891
6h 18m$52–75
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Ocotillo Wells is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Ocotillo Wells is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $16 - $24.
The distance between Encinitas and Ocotillo Wells is 139 miles. The road distance is 89 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Ocotillo Wells without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Encinitas to Ocotillo Wells, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Ocotillo Wells is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Encinitas to Ocotillo Wells.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Ocotillo Wells, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Ocotillo Wells via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Plaza St & Highway 101, Escondido Transit Center Stall 15, Day St & Main St, and Yaqui Pass & Deep Dell Tr in around 6h 18m.
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- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Yaqui Pass & Deep Dell Tr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Day St & Main St to Yaqui Pass & Deep Dell Tr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Plaza St & Highway 101 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 15 to Day St & Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
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